Exercise 7 - Part 2
For questions 1-8, think of the best word that fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. All answers must be in lowercase.
Biomimicry is an innovative design discipline where architects look to nature for solutions to human problems. (1) of reinventing the wheel, creators study how organisms have solved complex structural challenges over millennia. A classic example is the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe, a building modeled on termite mounds. These insects construct nests that maintain a constant internal temperature, regardless of the scorching weather outside. By mimicking this natural ventilation system, the architects managed to reduce energy consumption (2) ninety percent. Such breakthroughs demonstrate that nature is often far (3) of human engineering. (4) did early builders imagine that a simple leaf or shell could inspire earthquake-resistant skyscrapers. Today, as sustainability becomes an urgent priority, biomimicry is coming into (5) own. It offers a paradigm shift, moving us away from exploitative practices towards a harmonious coexistence with the biosphere. (6) scientists not begun observing nature through this lens, many eco-friendly building materials would still be non-existent. The future of architecture undoubtedly lies in learning from the natural world, (7) designs have been perfected through billions of years of trial and (8) .